Valletta’s Mysterium Fidei Monastery and Secret Garden Tour
Explore Valletta's Mysterium Fidei Monastery & Secret Garden, a hidden gem on St. Christopher Street recently opened to the public. Enter and discover the monastery's rich history, serene cloisters, and authentic living conditions of cloistered nuns who still reside here. The self-sustaining garden with chickens and fresh produce adds to the charm. Meet the resident monastery cats who often greet guests and provide popular photo opportunities.
Highlights
- ✓Visit Mysterium Fidei Monastery, which has existed for hundreds of years
- ✓See the original kitchens, bathrooms, washrooms, and crypts in the monastery
- ✓Explore the Secret Garden and learn about its story via an audio guide
- ✓Take lots of beautiful photos to document your experience
What you'll see & do
- ✓Mysterium Fidei is a multi sensory experience located within St Catherine’s Monastery, in the heart of Valletta. The door to the Secret Garden has been closed to the public for over 400 years, it is now open for you to enter this tranquil space and take a glimpse into the lives of the cloistered nuns. When joining the monastery, the nuns took vows never to leave. They lived a self-sustainable life closed away from the outside world. You can see the original, authentic kitchens, bedrooms, washrooms and even visit the crypt, their final resting place. The enclosed garden is a rarity in Valletta, here you can escape the hustle and bustle of the busy Valletta streets and experience the peace and serenity of this hidden oasis. Mysterium Fidei is a unique, must see, experience. It gives visitors the opportunity to learn the history, appreciate the architecture, enjoy the peaceful surroundings and contemplate the lives of the women who chose the life of the cloistered nun.
What's included
- ✓Free audio tour
Good to know
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
Valletta’s Mysterium Fidei Monastery and Secret Garden Tour
Explore Valletta's Mysterium Fidei Monastery & Secret Garden, a hidden gem on St. Christopher Street recently opened to the public. Enter and discover the monastery's rich history, serene cloisters, and authentic living conditions of cloistered nuns who still reside here. The self-sustaining garden with chickens and fresh produce adds to the charm. Meet the resident monastery cats who often greet guests and provide popular photo opportunities.
Highlights
- ✓Visit Mysterium Fidei Monastery, which has existed for hundreds of years
- ✓See the original kitchens, bathrooms, washrooms, and crypts in the monastery
- ✓Explore the Secret Garden and learn about its story via an audio guide
- ✓Take lots of beautiful photos to document your experience
What you'll see & do
- ✓Mysterium Fidei is a multi sensory experience located within St Catherine’s Monastery, in the heart of Valletta. The door to the Secret Garden has been closed to the public for over 400 years, it is now open for you to enter this tranquil space and take a glimpse into the lives of the cloistered nuns. When joining the monastery, the nuns took vows never to leave. They lived a self-sustainable life closed away from the outside world. You can see the original, authentic kitchens, bedrooms, washrooms and even visit the crypt, their final resting place. The enclosed garden is a rarity in Valletta, here you can escape the hustle and bustle of the busy Valletta streets and experience the peace and serenity of this hidden oasis. Mysterium Fidei is a unique, must see, experience. It gives visitors the opportunity to learn the history, appreciate the architecture, enjoy the peaceful surroundings and contemplate the lives of the women who chose the life of the cloistered nun.
What's included
- ✓Free audio tour
Good to know
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.